Official movie poster for Irreversible (2002), a drama thriller film

Irreversible(2002)

Irréversible

Time destroys everything.

7.2(3,418)1h 37m2002-05-22
DramaThrillerCrime

Irreversible Synopsis

A woman’s lover and her ex-boyfriend take justice into their own hands after she becomes the victim of a rapist. Because some acts can’t be undone. Because man is an animal. Because the desire for vengeance is a natural impulse. Because most crimes remain unpunished.

Irreversible (2002) is a drama, thriller and crime film directed by Gaspar Noé, released on May 22, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel, Albert Dupontel and Jo Prestia. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 3,418 ratings.

Director:
Gaspar Noé
Writers:
Gaspar Noé
Producers:
Christophe Rossignon
Cinematographer:
Benoît Debie
Composer:
Thomas Bangalter
Production:
Wild Bunch, Eskwad, StudioCanal, Les Cinémas de la Zone, Nord-Ouest Productions, 120 Films, Canal+
Budget:
$3,500,000
Revenue:
$6,500,000
Status:
Released

Irreversible (2002) Trailer

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Irreversible Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Irreversible.

Official Straight Cut Trailer

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Trailer International

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'Marcus, Pierre, & Alex Argue' Scene

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'Pierre And Marcus Find Alex' Scene

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'Marcus & Pierre Want Revenge' Scene

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'Fire Extinguisher' Scene

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'Police Arrive At The Club' Scene

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Irreversible | Vincent Cassel - BAFTA: A Life in Pictures

Featurette

Irreversible Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 3,418 ratings.

Segfault

Deceived by 7+ rating I started watching. After 15 minutes I still forced myself to keep watching. After 30 minutes I had seen nothing worth to see, wasted half an hour of my life. What a dull obnoxious movie. Even the camera work is irritating.

Reviewed on September 15, 2024

akarta

10/10

Firstly this is one of the best films of 2000-10 period, the film is in reverse order concerning its story, so the opening really is the ending of the film, and the ending is actually the start of the film, so please be aware when watching this film its in reverse order story wise and, its camera work is certainly one of the best ever produced, the sound work mirrors the camera work, and is very hypnotic, and is…

Reviewed on April 19, 2025

CinemaSerf

7/10

Now depending on when you watched this film, you might notice that the original version and the more recent one are structured in an almost clockwise and anti-clockwise manner. In this version we work our way backwards from the frenetic activities of “Marcus” (Vincent Cassel) and his friend “Pierre” (Albert Dupontel) as they race round Paris in the early morning vengefully trying to track down a brute who…

Reviewed on December 5, 2025

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Irreversible – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Irreversible online?

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Irreversible (2002) is available to stream on Moviecult Amazon Channel, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Sky Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Irreversible?

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The main cast of Irreversible (2002) includes Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel, Albert Dupontel, Jo Prestia and Philippe Nahon. The film was directed by Gaspar Noé. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Irreversible released?

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Irreversible was released on May 22, 2002 and runs for 1h 37m.

Is Irreversible worth watching?

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Irreversible (2002) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 3,418 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Irreversible?

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Yes. The official Irreversible trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.